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At least 10 fake unions identified in California marijuana industry

At least 10 “labor organizations” that experts and observers have flagged as suspicious - and share characteristics in…

News August 31
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Fresno joins new California program to fight illegal cannabis operators

Fresno is the first municipality to participate in a new California program aimed at reining in illegal cannabis…

News August 30
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Access to cannabis stores varies widely across US and Canada

Access to recreational cannabis stores across the United States and Canada differs greatly by state and province after…

News August 30
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Opinion: Don’t count on federal courts to rule on cannabis lawsuits

Parties to a cannabis dispute should not rush back into federal court, which has made clear that marijuana…

News August 25
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Jason Wild details how TerrAscend became a TSX trailblazer for US marijuana

TerrAsend Corp.'s Jason Wild discusses how the cannabis multistate operator uplisted to the Toronto Stock Exchange.

News August 23
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California probes alleged fake union at Jay Z-linked marijuana company

California labor regulators are investigating another complaint involving an alleged “fake union” that’s signing required labor agreements with…

News August 22
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California cities, counties cut marijuana taxes to aid struggling companies

An increasing number of county and local elected officials across California are acknowledging a longtime cannabis industry grievance…

News August 22
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More cash, more headaches for marijuana retailers after Mastercard ban

Marijuana retailers across the country are adjusting to handling and securing more cash in-store after Mastercard’s abrupt decision…

News August 17
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Cannabis tech company Weedmaps posts $2 million profit after rough period

California-based WM Technology, which does business as cannabis advertising platform Weedmaps, reported a profit for its most recent…

News August 11
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Los Angeles mayor expected to pick new chief for city’s cannabis agency

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is shaking up leadership at several city agencies, including an expected management overhaul…

News August 9
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